The above content was mentioned by Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong at the inspection of the implementation of Circular 29 on extra teaching and learning in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21.
According to the Deputy Minister, Circular 29 was issued so that schools can do a good job of teaching the main curriculum, so that parents do not have to waste time and money on ineffective, widespread extra teaching and learning. “We aim for the students, for the teachers, for a good education, so that everyone comes to education for happiness, not worry,” according to the Deputy Minister.
Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Moet)
Explaining why extra teaching and learning is widespread, the Deputy Minister mentioned that the conditions for organizing regular teaching and learning have not met the requirements of school regulations, the number of students is high; the quality between schools is not uniform; the pressure on scores and assessments is not suitable for the program; the coordination between families, schools and society is not good...
The Deputy Minister commented that the consequences of widespread extra teaching and learning are huge. For a long time, we have considered extra teaching and learning as a natural part of education without stopping to see what extra teaching and learning have brought over time?
Is it true that widespread extra teaching and learning brings about a series of achievement problems, brings about results that are not as expected, and especially affects the comprehensive development of students?
"If we continue to rely on teachers and extra classes, we will lose the ability to self-study and self-discovery. Students will forever be in their small comfort zone, and when they step out into society, they will be confused and in an unsafe zone," said the Deputy Minister.
To effectively manage extra teaching and learning, the Deputy Minister said that Circular 29 is not enough, but there must be synchronous solutions, including innovation in teaching methods, innovation in educational goals...
"Teachers not only teach knowledge but also teach methods. Self-study is important and we need to aim for that. The happiest thing for teachers is to make sure that in the shortest time, students do not have to depend on them," the Deputy Minister shared.
Referring to the immediate and long-term solutions to manage extra teaching and learning, Mr. Thuong emphasized the solution of good communication, so that society can see the consequences of extra teaching and learning; solutions on professional work such as ensuring regular school hours, training students' self-study spirit, innovating testing, evaluation, exam questions in the program, innovating admission methods...
"Do not let your children go to the center to study additional core curriculum. If this happens, it is the responsibility of the management staff and teachers," Mr. Thuong noted.
The Deputy Minister also mentioned solutions on planning, investing in facilities, ensuring enough schools, regulating the appropriate teaching staff, seriously implementing inspection, examination, emulation and reward work, etc.
“We must properly assess the harmful effects of widespread extra teaching and learning, see the waste of widespread extra teaching and learning to quickly end it with determination and consensus throughout the entire system. What we say must be done, we must be determined to carry it out with the highest goal of being for the students, for the true quality of education, and preserving the image and dignity of the education sector,” the Deputy Minister directed.
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